Trading on Evergrande shares halted on Monday in Hong Kong following a high court decision mandating the liquidation of the troubled Chinese real estate developer. The suspension occurred around 10:18 AM local time, triggered by a sharp 20% decline in the stock amid volatile market activity. Additionally, affiliated entities such as Evergrande Property Services and …
There has been a sharp fall in the Indian share market on Monday, 24 January 2022. Nifty 50 closed at 17,150, falling over 450 points, and BSE Sensex fell 1,545 points to close at 57,500. Within the past few days, the Indian share market has seen an erosion of around Rs. 19.5 lakh crores. Share …
Hold on to your hats, folks, the Federal Reserve is entering a tricky dance in 2024. The minutes from their December meeting paint a picture of cautious optimism, with inflation finally showing signs of cooling, but the path ahead is anything but clear. Here’s the gist: Good news: Inflation is taking a breather! After a …
In global trade, where goods crisscross oceans and continents, there’s a brewing storm threatening the smooth flow of commerce. The Red Sea, a crucial maritime artery, is witnessing heightened tensions that are not only impacting multinational shipping companies but also reshaping the global trade landscape. The Perilous Red Sea At the heart of the storm …
Monday saw the Nikkei 225 scaling to the point where it managed to break the barrier of the past thirty years on an intra-day basis, but it quickly reversed course and moved slightly lower as investors became wary of the index’s recent sharp gains on the intraday basis. Nikkei index is a stock market index …
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on December 13th sent shockwaves through the financial world, marking a significant shift in the Fed’s monetary policy stance. While the central bank kept interest rates steady within the 5.25% – 5.50% range, its updated economic projections and Chair Jerome Powell’s dovish tone painted a picture of a …
At the heart of Norway’s financial strategy lies the Government Pension Fund Global, an ingenious initiative aimed at ensuring the prudent, long-term management of revenue from the nation’s rich oil and gas resources. This strategic move is not just about the present; it’s a commitment to securing the financial well-being of both current and future …
In a week marked by cautious optimism, the oil market navigates uncertainties, balancing on the precipice of OPEC+ decisions and global economic challenges. The latest Weekly Petroleum Status Report, coupled with geopolitical events, sets the stage for a nuanced analysis of the energy landscape. Current Week Overview: November 24, 2023 Production and Refinery Activity The …
In the dynamic landscape of the global economy, a select group of companies has achieved an unprecedented feat: crossing the trillion-dollar valuation mark. These financial titans not only shape industries but also wield significant influence on a global scale. Let’s delve into the remarkable journey of these trillion-dollar companies, exploring their impact and what the …
On Tuesday, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its upward momentum, achieving a historic milestone by surpassing 60,000 points for the very first time. The benchmark KSE-100 index surged by over 972 points, reaching 60,783 points at the time of writing this article. Historically, the Karachi 100 index has been on an upward trajectory since …
